The global landscape of self-employed persons in computer programming and consultancy reveals varied trends across countries. In 2023, the United States led with 135,000 self-employed individuals. Notable growth was seen in Poland (3.38%), South Korea (3.5%), and the Czech Republic (3.96%), while Sweden saw a significant decline of 7.79%. A moderate increase was observed in France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, all at 2.13% to 2.53%. Meanwhile, Germany and Colombia experienced slight reductions in self-employment figures.
Looking ahead, factors such as technological advancements, remote work proliferation, and economic conditions will shape the self-employment dynamics in this sector. Countries with emerging tech markets may see increased entrepreneurial activity. Moreover, policy changes and support for startups could further influence trends globally.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Computer Programming, Consultancy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 135 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 97 | 2023 | 0% | -0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 85 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 50 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 41 | 2023 | 0% | -0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 30 | 2023 | +3.45% | +2.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 19 | 2023 | +5.56% | +3.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 17 | 2023 | +6.25% | +3.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 17 | 2023 | 0% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 11 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
